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701.
Wonder not sir you who instruct the town
First Line:
Wonder not sir you who instruct the town
Last Line:
With sleep all night and quiet all the day
DMI number:
28348
702.
Yes oft I panted in a rural seat
First Line:
Yes oft I panted in a rural seat
Last Line:
Beef a good coat and a whole skin be mine
DMI number:
26678
703.
Yes though my friends engaging arts employ
First Line:
Yes though my friends engaging arts employ
Last Line:
Even let the fools be wretched if they will
DMI number:
25770
704.
Yes yes Lamoignon with the town I'm tired
First Line:
Yes yes Lamoignon with the town I'm tired
Last Line:
The Devil take the hindmost is the cry
DMI number:
8967
705.
Yet oft we see that some in humble state
First Line:
Yet oft we see that some in humble state
Last Line:
That is delighted in a settled state
Author:
Cary [nee Tanfield] Elizabeth (Absolute)
DMI number:
14032
706.
Wretch that I am and is it come to this
First Line:
Wretch that I am and is it come to this
Last Line:
Farewell to victuals greatness and to you
DMI number:
22046
707.
Ye choral hymns harmonious lays
First Line:
Ye choral hymns harmonious lays
Last Line:
And tell how many hearts his bounteous virtues bless
Author:
Gilbert West (Absolute)
DMI number:
22882
708.
Would gods descend as ancient poets feign
First Line:
Would gods descend as ancient poets feign
Last Line:
Nor a young monarch's bride be so supremely blessed
DMI number:
22009
709.
Would Heaven indulgent grant my wish
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Would Heaven indulgent grant my wish
Last Line:
I'd quit the world nor wish a tear
Author:
Mary Chandler (Absolute)
DMI number:
18321
710.
Would heaven which never fails to hear the poor
First Line:
Would heaven which never fails to hear the poor
Last Line:
But utter discord for Apollo's fire
DMI number:
7547
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